Lloyd Bridges Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame recognizing his contribution to TV four years before his death in 1998
• Received high praise and recognition for his emotional performance on the 1956 live performance of "The Alcoa Hour," resulting in an Emmy Award nomination and a Robert E․ Sherwood TV Award
• Was involved in numerous organizations to help prevent pollution of the environment, including the American Oceans Campaign and the Heal the Bay group
• Has two sons, Jeff and Beau Bridges, who followed his footsteps and went on to become well-known actors
• Made his stage debut in a Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Othello" in 1939, after which he joined the stock company at Columbia Pictures
• Quote: "The devastation caused by war and the pollution of our environment knows no boundaries․ Only an effective world government could provide sufficient law and have the power to control these destructive forces․"
• Served as a recurring guest star on "Seinfeld," and the episode "The Burning" was dedicated in memory of him
• After appearing as the main character on "Sea Hunt" for three years, he starred in the CBS series "The Lloyd Bridges Show," including appearances from his sons Jeff and Beau Bridges
• The 1998 film "Jane Austen's Mafia!" was his last film before his death, and was dedicated to his memory
• Casting directors of "Star Trek" considered him for the role of Captain James T․ Kirk, but the role eventually went to William Shatner